15. Has an unlocked multiplier

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other applications.

Intel Core i7-3930K

9% have it

16. DirectX version

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

10.1

Intel Core i5-8600: 12

17. Has dynamic frequency scaling

Dynamic frequency scaling is a technology that allows the processor to conserve power and reduce noise when it is under a light load.

Intel Core i7-3930K

88% have it

18. L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

12MB

Intel Xeon E7-8893 v4: 60MB

19. Supports hardware-assisted virtualization

It is easier to obtain better performance when using virtualization if it is hardware-assisted.

Intel Core i7-3930K

94% have it

20. memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

4

Intel Atom x5-Z8350: 12.8

21. Uses hyperthreading technology

Many of Intel's processors use hyperthreading, which means that each core of the processor can work on two threads at once instead of most processors which work on a single thread per core. This means you can have significant performance gains in certain applications.